[NFB-Conventions] Reminders and editions.

[David Andrews]

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>The 73rd National Federation of the Blind of Ohio (NFBOH)
>Annual State Conventionis here.
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>"Obstacles are Opportunities"  The NFB is  an instrument of change.
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>The NFB was founded on the guiding principles that blind people have an
>inalienable right to independence, that blind people have equal capacity,
>and that only blind people themselves can legitimately speak for the blind
>community. These principles have continually permeated the membership and
>structure of our ever-growing organization.
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>November 1 thru November 3RD, 2019
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>DOUBLETREE HOTEL COLUMBUS/WORTHINGTON,
>175 HUTCHINSON AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43235
>(614) 885-3334
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>Well NFBO family, the weather is changing, and it is convention time. I must
>say that this time of the year is my favorite, but the convention and the
>holiday season makes it even better.
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>By now You should have already made arrangements  for your room at the
>DoubleTree hotel. If not,  let's get those reservations booked. The deadline
>to make reservations for the rooms will be a "hard date" of October 11 2019.
>That means you will find it easy to get a room, but our cutoff date is the
>11 of October and they will charge you a tremendous amount more for a room.
>Chapter presidents please help our members by encouraging  and being
>available as a resource
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>. Chapter Presidents and Division leaders, you should have by now submitted
>1: your Gavel Reports, 2: Affiliate dues, : 3:   membership lists:  and 4:
>the name of who will serve on the Nominating Committee. However, if you are
>not providing your report to be considered for the Gavel Award,  you should
>have sent your report to me.  Also, Eric and I should receive the name of
>who will serve on the nominating committee. The fees  for chapter and
>division dues, which is a flat rate of $10  and $1 per member should   be
>sent to Sherry Ruth no later than one week before the State Convention.
>Please take note of this, because if your Chapter or Division is late,
>there will be a fine of $25 as a penalty charged; and your members will not
>have an opportunity to vote.
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>Moreover, the cutoff date for online Preregistration is October 24, 2019.
>Therefore, Registration will begin and cost an additional $5 more, and box
>lunches will not be sold on site at the convention. Incidentally, Sheri and
>I will have a third  meeting with the hotel this afternoon; in fact, it is
>3:19PM right now and the meeting is at 3:30pm.
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>The Cleveland chapter had a great event this weekend and if you have been
>paying attention to the emails you know all about it.  Eric and Shelli were
>in attendance also, this gave us a look at some possible training
>opportunities and motivated us even more. When new people lose sight, it is
>very important that they come in touch with confident blind people. The
>seminar was called "Adjusting to Blindness" An Introductory Seminar for the
>Newly Blind. There were six sessions offered, the Introduction to the NFB
>and its Philosophy, Braille Instruction, O&M, Assistive Devices,
>Accessibility and Group Discussion. Also, I am aware of the work that the
>Greater Akron chapter is accomplishing as well. They organized a fundraiser
>that included NFB literature this weekend, and Dave and Pat tells me that it
>was a success. That new chapter is moving fast! Do not tell them that I
>admitted that, so they won't stop.
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>Sheri and her members have also been posting to the list with updates about
>fundraising and their outreach seminar, which should be coming up as well.
>The Cincinnati  chapter continues to be a resource to many, and I cannot
>wait to hear about new members and partnerships that were develop.
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>I know that the Columbus chapter and Springfield along with the Lorain
>County and Miami  Valley Chapters also have made partnerships, welcomed
>members and made efforts to spread the word in their communities as well.
>The work of the Federation is ongoing, and I am proud of where Ohio is
>moving with the efforts of providing education, mentorship and awareness
>about "what it means to be blind". Soon and very soon, we will hear more
>great news at the 2019 State of Ohio Convention. We are at our best when the
>heart beet of the family is heard and in sink. The Nfb has always helped our
>own. Moreover, you know that October is meet the blind month; so, it will be
>great to hear all about the wonderful events that our family has kicked off.
>We celebrate all over the world and demonstrate that we can work and play
>along in society.
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>Just a reminder that the Community Service Committee is requesting that
>everyone participate in their mission of providing community service. They
>are providing a donation to the Ohio State School for the Blind. Please
>bring hats, gloves, scarves, and or mittens. Red or Blue are the school
>colors and sizes range from K through 12th grade. There will be a box for
>you to drop these items in at the Convention.
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>One of the aspects of the Convention that I am excited about is having our
>young people present. Our BELL kids and students and young adults'
>attendance will be up this year. So, please ensure that our young people
>have a great time. We want to assure the parents that we have activities for
>all members of their family. Ohio, welcome, engage and orientate them
>throughout the weekend.
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>The agenda is almost finished and unless we have unforeseen problems again
>you should see it very soon. I know you have been waiting but remember that
>the agenda is very important, but your attendance means so much. Together we
>can mentor train and transfer dreams into reality. Stay tuned and let's keep
>building the federation.
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>Richard Payne,  President
>National Federation of the Blind of Ohio
>937-396-5573 or 937/829/3368
>Rchpay7 at gmail.com
>The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
>characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
>expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
>between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
>blindness is not what holds you back
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